Guessing statuette
Bakongo · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MRF-22
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- Material
- Ivory
Small figure intended to be used in divinatory rites. It has an unusual shape, has no forearms or legs and its thighs form the base of…
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Full original description
Small figure intended to be used in divinatory rites. It has an unusual shape, has no forearms or legs and its thighs form the base of the piece. Flattened head and face lined with linear and parallel scarifications. Prominent, circular nipples and navel. Honey patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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